Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, I:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Coats of arms: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ca. 19.2–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, I:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Coats of arms: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ca. 19.2–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi I 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Vcis Litvanie Coats arms Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ca 19.2–20.0 mm weight 1.02 g circular worn coin textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded recessed circular border ring raised decorative elements outer edge coin shades gray off-white darker gray spots slight brownish discoloration metal edge irregularities minor chips.

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